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\"Cheekwood<\/p>\n

Learn from skilled instructors hailing from local Master Gardeners, area plant societies, and Cheekwood\u2019s own in-house experts!<\/p>\n

All current class offerings are listed below. Please check back seasonally for new opportunities.<\/p>\n

These classes and workshops are for participants 18 years old and older only. Minors should not be brought into classrooms and other instructional areas.<\/em><\/p>\n

The Cheekwood Gardening School is presented by<\/em>
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Explore Classes<\/h2>\n

2026 classes will be announced soon. Please contact education@cheekwood.org<\/strong><\/a> with any questions in the meantime.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Summer Classes<\/h1>\n

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Harvesting Summer Vegetables (and Recipe Swap)<\/h2>\n

July 26 | 9:30 AM<\/h3>\n

As you grow your summer bounty, learn about how to harvest and prepare your fresh produce. Bring a recipe to share![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Instructor<\/h3>\n

Sarah Ruzic & Abi Tapia, Tennessee Kitchen Gardens<\/em><\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

The Courtyard Classroom
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\nMembers: $32<\/strong>
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Looking Ahead: Planning Your Fall Garden<\/h2>\n

July 26 | 12 PM<\/h3>\n

Get a head start on autumn and learn how to prepare your soil and choose the perfect plants for the upcoming growing season[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Instructor<\/h3>\n

Madeline Roberson<\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

The Courtyard Classroom
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Parterre: Structure and Peace of Formal Gardens<\/h2>\n

August 9 | 10 AM<\/h3>\n

Explore how the structure of French parterre gardens can create a peaceful, meditative environment. Learn how to apply formal garden sensibilities in your space.<\/p>\n

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Instructor<\/h3>\n

Ellen Spicer, Landscape Designer<\/em><\/p>\n

Location<\/h3>\n

The Courtyard Classroom
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Are you interested in teaching at Cheekwood? Please submit a class proposal!<\/div>\n
Class Proposal Form<\/a><\/div>\n
Programs and Policies<\/a><\/div>\n
Cancellation Policy for All Series<\/strong><\/div>\n

Refund requests must be submitted to\u00a0education@cheekwood.org<\/a>\u00a072 hours prior to the program\u2019s start date and time. The registration fee will be refunded less a ten percent processing charge.<\/p>\n

Fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable on and after the program\u2019s start date. Cheekwood cannot refund fees requested on or after the start date of a program or for sessions missed due to illness or other personal situations.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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